The latest football gossip and transfer rumours
The latest football gossip and transfer rumours

Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Jack Grealish, Memphis Depay and Watford manager search


A look at the latest news and gossip from Monday's back pages.

DAILY MIRROR

Jack Grealish celebrates after giving Aston Villa the lead at Old Trafford
Jack Grealish celebrates after giving Aston Villa the lead at Old Trafford
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to rule out a move for Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish.
  • Manchester United have reportedly made contact over a possible January transfer for Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
  • Liverpool are reportedly ready to rival Tottenham for Lyon and Holland star Memphis Depay.

DAILY MAIL

  • Watford's players want club chiefs to appoint a homegrown manager next.
  • The linesman did not follow protocol for Leicester's winning goal against Everton, according to Mark Clattenburg.
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette could follow Unai Emery out of Arsenal.
  • Marco Silva may be the next Premier League manager facing the axe after Leicester defeat.
  • Barcelona could look to Julian Weigl to help strengthen their midfield in the summer, with the Catalans weighing-up a move for the £21m-rated Borussia Dortmund man.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Ham celebrate after victory over Chelsea
West Ham celebrate after victory over Chelsea
  • Marco Silva is on the brink of losing his job after Everton's dramatic defeat at Leicester.
  • David Martin says he was embarrassed by his tears after his West Ham debut aged 33.
  • James Ward-Prowse is targeting two more free-kick goals to match the tally reached by club legend Matt Le Tissier.

THE SUN

  • Eberechi Eze's hopes of landing a dream £20m move to Tottenham could be scuppered by the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino.
  • If Arsenal fail to sort boardroom shambles it could be years until they challenge for top four, says Alan Shearer.
  • Marco Silva's future at Everton will be discussed today after a last-gasp defeat at Leicester was decided by VAR.
  • Neil Warnock could make a shock return to management with Middlesbrough.

OTHER

Philippe Coutinho: Brazil playmaker enjoying life at Bayern Munich
Philippe Coutinho: Brazil playmaker enjoying life at Bayern Munich
  • Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a January transfer target for Inter Milan (Daily Star)
  • Philippe Coutinho says he would 'love to stay' at Bayern Munich after an enjoyable loan spell. (Marca)
  • Jonjo Shelvey wants to finish his top-flight career at Newcastle United and has revealed his desire for a new deal. (Newcastle Chronicle)
  • Ryan Giggs will stop Gareth Bale from playing golf during Euro 2020 because he wants the Wales forward to be focused on football. (The Times)
  • Jorginho has taken a swipe at Chelsea's strikers after their 1-0 loss to West Ham. (Daily Star)
  • Celtic are tracking £3m-rated Ivory Coast youngster Ismaila Soro. (Daily Record)
  • Odsonne Edouard is facing an Old Firm Betfred Cup final fitness sweat. (Scottish Sun)
  • Joe Aribo insists Rangers are more than ready for the 10 crucial days that could define their season. (Scottish Sun)

Who next for Watford manager?

Watford are the on the hunt for a new manager following the sacking of Quique Sanchez Flores on Sunday. We look at the contenders to replace him.

Quique Sanchez Flores has been sacked by Watford
Quique Sanchez Flores has been sacked by Watford

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